Mets' Zac Thornton impresses in quality start against Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Mets left-hander Zac Thornton had a notable outing on August 25 against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing just one run on seven hits over six innings in a quality start. He struck out four batters while managing to hold one of MLB's best lineups to a single run. Thornton faced challenges but successfully limited the damage, showcasing his ability to pitch effectively at this level. His performance raised his ERA to 2.88 through his first 10 starts, the 17th-best in franchise history. After the game, Thornton highlighted the importance of every pitch and credited his preparation for the outing.
- •Zac Thornton allowed one run in six innings against the Brewers.
- •He struck out four batters and threw 69 strikes out of 89 pitches.
- •Thornton's ERA stands at 2.88 after 10 major league starts.
- •Mets interim manager Andy Green praised Thornton's competitive nature.
- •Thornton noted the importance of every pitch in his outings.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Zac Thornton shows he's a 'fearless competitor' in quality start against MLB-best Brewers
"Mets LHP Zac Thornton showed his continued improvement in his 10th start in the majors, a quality start against the MLB-best Brewers on Tuesday.
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